LUTON ROAD, LU5 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU5 4LF

LUTON ROAD, LU5 4LF, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population. This LU5 4LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU5 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU5 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU5 4LF, encompassing approximately 3373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU5 4LF area, explore the LU5 4LF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the LU5 4LF area, visit the LU5 4LF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

LU5 4LF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Dale Road with total crimes: 3

LUTON ROAD, LU5 4LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.93350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6733.33%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.150.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.781200.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.8525.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.96200.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.0414.29%
Vehicle crime42.370.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.93250.00%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.850.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-33.33%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.5266.67%
Vehicle crime31.48-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.30350.00%
Vehicle crime52.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.480.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime33.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.56-40.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.480.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 202413
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU5 4LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dale Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Retreat
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Calcutt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Allenby Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lambs Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highfields Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1